Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Labor Day Weekend: Part 2 - River City Rebels

Jeffrey also had a great weekend. His team, RC Rebels, also competed in the River City Valle de Oro Tournament. Although his team didn't make it to the championship/consolation games, they certainly made the other teams earn their points.


Jeffrey's turning out to be quite a defensive player. He's fast, and playing more aggressively then he's used to. His foot skills are also improving. He puts so much into his games, that during breaks you can see him dripping with sweat.

He gives all he can during the game. He doesn't hold anything back. He plays hard, and at times a little rougher than referees would like... But he's learning that fine balance between playing aggressive enough, but not enough to get him in trouble.


As you can see in these sequence pictures, he's fast... he can catches up to other players, steals the ball, and pass them by.









Rachel & Lizzy had a blast watching their brothers play this weekend. They, too, want to play soccer like their brothers.

Thank you again Uncle Curtis for these wonderful pictures... and also for spending time with us. We really enjoyed your company. Come back again soon!

Monday, September 04, 2006

Labor Day Weekend: Part 1 - River City Force

This Labor Day Weekend was Wonderful! Not only was it nice to have a long weekend, but the weather was perfect, Uncle Curtis came to spend the weekend with us, and we all enjoyed watching Chris & Jeff play soccer.

This weekend's soccer tournament, River City Valle de Oro, was not only in Sacramento, but was sponsored by our soccer club - River City Soccer Club. Mom, Grace, spent good part of Friday evening checking in soccer teams participating in this weekend's tournament.



Christopher's team, River City Force (U14), played very well this weekend. They were able to make it into the consolation game and after a tough game, finished the tournament with a 4th place trophy. The last game against the 3rd place winner was a real close one.



Here are some more pictures of Christopher's soccer game.



You can see on these pictures that he's even learned how to control the "heading".




Here are some more of the sequence shots Uncle Curtis took.










In the end, it's pictures like this that says it all. They truly had a wonderful time.